Chaloner

Chaloner is a national search firm specialising in talent placement and advisory services for mission-driven organisations. Founded by Ted Chaloner, the company matches outstanding leaders at all levels with organisations committed to social and environmental change. Beyond traditional search services, Chaloner offers trusted advisory support on leadership, strategy, and organisational design to help clients accelerate their mission and fuel their impact. The firm conducts searches across diverse roles including programme, development, communications, strategic partnerships, government affairs, advocacy, human resources, and C-suite positions, combining deep expertise with a rigorous, people-first placement process.

Chaloner partners exclusively with a wide range of mission-driven sectors and organisation types. These include foundations and trusts committed to societal well-being, charitable organisations dedicated to social causes and humanitarian efforts, educational institutions such as schools, colleges, and universities, certified B-Corporations meeting high standards of verified social and environmental performance, membership organisations serving their members whilst advancing a cause, cultural institutions including museums and arts organisations, faith-based organisations driven by religious initiatives, consulting partners advising mission-driven clients, and public sector agencies advancing public service. The firm's expertise spans environmental conservation, public health, education reform, social justice, and sustainable technology sectors.

Operating as a national search firm, Chaloner has built an expansive and inclusive network over 45 years, serving 130 plus satisfied mission-driven clients. The company distinguishes itself through a rigorous vetting process that extends beyond assessing standard qualifications to evaluate candidates' passion for organisational mission, values, and long-term goals, ensuring strong cultural fit and higher employee retention. With 65 percent of clients in 2025 engaging Chaloner for multiple searches, the firm has established itself as a trusted advisor. Chaloner typically closes searches in as little as 45 days, well below the 90-day industry average for leadership-level placements, delivering consistent momentum and the right results for mission-driven organisations seeking to build exceptional teams.